Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff (April 3, 1922 – May 13, 2019) was an American singer, actress and animal welfare activist. She is known for her blonde, wholesome image. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. All her grandparents were German immigrants.
Career
Singing
She sang with the big bands. She started with Les Brown & His Band of Renown. Her first hit song was Sentimental Journey. This song was popular with soldiers returning from World War 2.
Acting
She made (or appeared in) many movies from 1948 to 1968. Three of these movies also starred Rock Hudson.
Personal life and death
Day was married to Al Jorden from 1941 until they divorced in 1943. She was married to George Weidler from 1946 until they divorced in 1949. She was married to Martin Melcher from 1951 until his death in 1968. She was married to Barry Comden from 1976 until they divorced in 1981. Day had a son, Terry Melcher (1942–2004), with Jorden.
Day died of pneumonia on May 13, 2019 in Carmel Valley, California.
Related pages
Traditional pop
References
Other websites
A Sentimental Journey with Les Brown band at YouTube. Doris Day & Andre Previn - album "Duet" at YouTube